Keith Plutchok – Golf Instructor

As a junior high student, Keith taught me how to play golf. With Keith’s help and knowledge I was able to join my high school gold team and participate in tournaments. Keith showed me the basics of my game and how to play at a high/​competitive level. His mental work was useful in tournaments as well. I would recommend Keith for any child/​teenager looking to learn and become a good/​great competitive golfer.

— Keith is a great golf instructor and a great all around guy. I tried a few other instructors before I found Keith, and their advice was fine, but nothing compared to the quality of Keith’s lessons. He just has a very good eye for seeing what’s wrong with your swing. He then gives you appropriate drills, and useful things to think about during your swing that help you to see and to correct your problems.
— One of my favorite Keith-​teaching-​tools is how he uses his iPad to take videos of your swing and then shows it to you in slow motion, and stop-​motion, so that you can see your problems from an objective perspective. The best part is that he can place your video next to a pro golfer’s video, and can play them back simultaneously in slow motion. Keith then stops both videos and draws lines on the iPad to show you where your club is, where your arms are, how your back and shoulders are positioned, and where your legs and hips are, all in comparison to the professional’s. It’s really quite helpful.
— Keith even takes extra time with me (and I assume other students) after the lesson by emailing, and sometimes even calling/​texting, to remind me of what I learned and what I need to practice. He has emailed me still images on more than one occasion that he took of my swing in progress, with lines and notes drawn thereon. He certainly goes the extra mile. It seems like Keith truly wants his students to get better and wants us to enjoy the game.
— As for my swing, well, my list of problems is way too long to include in this review. I taught myself how to golf and then spent many years ingraining my horrible habits. Suffice it to say, Keith first had me completely change my grip and my setup, which I know were terrible. Then we worked on my takeaway. .. then the top of my swing. .. then the transition at the top. .. I’m finally at the point that we are working on my downswing and my hideous, collapsing follow-​through. My swing has transformed from some cave-​man-​like clubbing at the ground to what now resembles a fairly decent golf swing. Yet, I still need a lot more lessons. I definitely will keep going to Keith, both because he’s very good at what he does, because he’s a positive and personable guy, and because his prices are very, very reasonable.
— It is very tough to change old habits. I highly recommend that If you’re just starting out you take lessons to learn how to swing correctly from the beginning. However, even if you’ve been golfing for years, Keith can help you. Frequently, before and after my lessons, I have seen Keith helping many low-​handicap golfers, and they keep coming back to him for advice. So, whether you’re just starting out, are a mediocre golfer with lots of bad habits, or are a good golfer whose swing just needs some fine tuning, give Keith a try. I’m sure you’ll learn something.

After stumbling upon Keith’s website when doing a search for a new instructor in the LA area I figured he was worth a try since I really wanted to put some good work in to improving my game. Keith has a great sense of helping you understand what he is trying to get across and what you need to improve. The use of video imaging along with comparison with some of the best swings in the game makes it much easier to comprehend. I have been working with Keith for about 7 months now. Everytime I leave a session with him I have a new desire for the game. In my time with him I have gotten my game down from a 16 handicap to a 9 handicap, have eliminated the dreaded slice and have been able to really enjoy this great game. I would highly recommend him for any level of improvement may it be a beginner or someone wanting to shave a stroke or 2 off your game. I can’t wait to keep improving.

I have been working on my golf game with Keith for almost ten years. From the first time he looked at my swing (finding about 10 «things to work on» from hitting less than 10 balls) he’s been a miracle worker. Keith has an amazing eye and is always patient with me, even when I’m not practicing enough to remember all he’s told me. Anyhow, Keith is not only a really cool guy but he really knows what he’s talking about. 11 years until I’m eligible for the Champions Tour. Keith… HELP! :)…

I can’t say enough about Keith. A student of the game, very patient, but quick to point out your mistakes. He’s helped me tremendously. Also he has a degree in physiology so he understands the mechanics. Plus he’s a heck of a nice guy. I recommend him to anyone, a beginner or an advanced student.

Keith has been helping me work on my game on and off for the last few years now and I can safely say he has turned my game around. Not only is Keith a great guy, but he has an in depth knowledge of the golf swing that most other instructors just cannot match. Clearly golf is his passion, it’s mine too, and Keith has helped me from a high single digit handicapper, get down to a 1. I work for a living so have accepted this is as good as it will get for me, but when my swing breaks down or my game needs a tune up, Keith is the first person that I call. Keith can clearly explain complicated concepts, and his use of technology helps me to identify the breakdowns in my own game. I would not visit another golf instructor in the LA area, 5 stars.

Keith is a teacher at a couple colleges. I took his spring course through east la college last January. As a beginner, I’ve been golfing for about a year, I was hesitant because I’m always apprehensive about «instruction» and being told I’m doing something wrong. But throughout the course I learned a lot and my game did nothing but improve. I’ve been able to keep up with all my friends and parents. Everyone has been impressed. I liked him so much I bought my husband private lessons for our anniversary and he really really loved them, an his game improved so much. Our relationship with Keith continues more than a year later, we’ve both done lessons several times. His lessons are affordable, he really takes the time to help your personal problems, and doesn’t just give generic lessons on how to be a pro. We love Keith and highly recommend him to anyone looking for lessons!

Keith is a natural teacher. He is really patient and positive and you can tell that he loves teaching golf.
I was kind of intimidated to get golf instruction, but Keith really is very easy going and keeps things relaxed which helps me stay loose when I’m hitting.
When I started playing, I just hit the ball based on feel. As a result, my game was very inconsistent. I play a lot of scrambles for my job and I always felt like I was the weak link in my foursome. Now I hit my drives straight consistently and my irons are so much better. I still revert back to some of my bad habits when I’m tired but Keith has given me the fundamentals to play well. I get so much more enjoyment out of playing.
Highly recommend!

Keith has been my Son’s golf instructor and has really helped his game. He is easy to understand and very personable. His comprehensive analysis and complete knowledge helped my son’s game considerably. We highly recommend his services.

I have tried several golf instructors over the years. Often I had a couple of lessons and gave up because the person was too negative or unfriendly. It is hard to find a good personable teacher. I came across Keith online and thought I would try it out. I have my lessons on the range at Arroyo Seco (South Pasadena). I think he also teaches at Monterrey Park.
I really like Keith’s instruction. He is patient, enthusiastic, reinforces the positives and doesn’t watch the clock. I have had several lessons and my game has certain improved. My drives were going way right over the fence. Now they are going reasonably straight with some fade.
Keith is reasonably priced and I highly recommend. If you want to improve your game or just hit the ball correctly, see a pro and set everything squared away. A few lessons now will give you the fundamentals which will last you for years.